Explore 13 deluxe rap and R&B albums that redefined success, from surprise drops to chart-topping reissues. See how artists ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Elmiene, Arin Ray, SAHXL, SAILORR, Lily Massie, Lexa ...

Ahead of the full reveal on Dec. 9 - after the Billboard 2025 No. 1s Livestream, hosted by Druski - check out three R&B/hip-hop top 10s.

Louis Vuitton’s top Hip Hop and R&B collaborations, from Pharrell to Lauryn Hill. See how music shaped the brand’s evolution.

Andrea Bocelli debuts on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the first time with “Maria,” a Lil Wayne and Wyclef Jean track that samples his “Ave Maria.” SEVILLE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 16: Andrea ...

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

The TikTok hit spent 22 weeks on top of Billboard's R&B chart and the news comes two weeks after Richman claimed he is “not a hip hop artist.” He later clarified his words. By Mesfin Fekadu Tommy ...

These days, it feels like TV shows barely have time for a theme song before jumping into the action—sometimes it’s just a quick title card and a few seconds of music, or it's simply nonexistent. But ...

The baton that has passed from one hip-hop hit to another for more than three decades has been dropped. Kendrick Lamar and SZA‘s hit single “Luther” departed the Billboard Hot 100 following rule ...

Yesterday, Billboard deputy editor and Stereogum buddy Andrew Unterberger published a piece with some confusing implications: On last week's Billboard Hot 100, there were no rap songs in the top 40.